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March 5, 2015

Poll: Pope Francis nearly as popular as St. John Paul II among U.S. Catholics

Over 90 per cent of mass-attending Catholics favour the Pope, according to a Pew Research survey. The banner of St. John Paul II hangs from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica as Pope Francis leaves his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 30, 2014.

WASHINGTON - Everyone has a high opinion of Pope Francis. Well, almost everyone.

Published in International
August 14, 2014

No favourites, only justice, compassion

Pope Francis embraces a patient at St. Francis of Assisi Hospital, where the pontiff addressed a group of recovering drug addicts, offering them a message of compassion and hope, in this picture dated July 24, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro.

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year A) Aug. 24 (Isaiah 22:15, 19-23; Psalm 138; Romans 11:33-36; Matthew 16:13-20) 

No one has an absolute right to a position of trust and authority. Along with authority there is responsibility and accountability, and however slowly the wheels of justice turn they grind exceedingly fine. Shebna discovered this to his chagrin when he was fired by one against whom there is no appeal — God. The people of Israel believed God raised up individuals to govern the nation, but they were also positive God could and would dismiss anyone who abused that trust. 

Published in Fr. Scott Lewis